No distracting background music is GREAT!!! Thank you! Wish more YT channels take on board that learning without noise and other input taking away from the lesson or video is best. Also this is a fantastic video and have learned so much to improve my small item's photos. Thank you again.
Congratulations Luke: after YEARS of trying to master it, you are the FIRST person that has explained ISO in terms I can understand and put to use. Your ability to "condense massive complexities" is admirable! I subscribed before finishing your video...
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Cannot believe I just spent 42mins watching, I am Mr ADHD! You only touched your camera setting once. You brought the whole idea of "light" to "ultimate light" no more fumbling settings. I am to free to create THANK YOU Mr Sensi... I am a huge fan now!
It’s easy to make things complicated; but it’s difficult to make them simple. You have the ability to show the complications in a very simple way. And that’s makes you a great teacher. BTW, I teach photography since 1981 and show my students very simple methods similar to yours to get good photos. Frankly you are better. Subscribed.
So many videos, countless hours of people explaining the same thing in different ways, then there's this one video that covers it all with 100% conciseness and clear explanation. Thank you for this video. I cannot express how grateful I am for this video!
As an outdoor photographer transitioning to product photography. This is by far one of the best videos I've watched to learn about light modification. The examples that no one wants to see yet people watching this video are seeing and then showing how easy it is to modify light with a flash and paper. Boom! Thank you for this. Subscribed!
OK, good! I've been struggling with my product photography for over 2 years. Three photography courses at the local college and I was still struggling. Then I watch this video and I'm like, "OMG! Where were you 27 months ago?!" I've completely updated all my website photos using these techniques and the improvement is amazing! I highly recommend watching Luke's photoshop tutorials as a follow up. Luke, you're a complete doll face! OK. Good!!!
I was browsing the comments trying to find out if this was worth watching and this comment hit close to home. I've taken a couple classes over the past decade and a half and while they're fun, I never really developed an eye for it, not even really improving during the semester. Which is a shame because I love the act of taking photos and experimenting. I'm heading home in a few minutes and will be watching this and following along his video, thanks!
I am not a beginner, but I still wanted to see if you had anything to teach me (and you did). But 42 minutes? I played this at 1.75 speed and it was perfect for me. For anyone wanting to learn product photography this is worth the time. I’ve seen at least a dozen other videos on the same topic. While they all stress the overall goal of controlling light, everyone has something unique to teach you, including this gent. Watch as many as you can until you find methods that fit your needs and your budget.
I have spent many years trying to learn photography and this is the first time someone’s dumbed it down enough to where I can actually understand what goes into a good shot. I’m a year late since you posted this but THANK YOU. I feel much more inspired and confident because before I just thought I just had crappy or old equipment and it’s pretty eye opening to find out that that part isn’t even a factor. 🤯🙏
I have never (ever) commented on a UA-cam video but have to thank you on this one. This is the most useful, simple, concrete and actionable UA-cam photography video I have seen re: product photography 🙏🏾🤩
Usually, people explaining the core of photography, let's say it... they are boring. You keep yawning and then once your eyes start closing... you shut off your computer, your brain since nothing makes sense end everything gets just too much. Well... Luke is another cattle of fish. You'll find yourself watching intently what he is saying and more importantly he is funny, witty and very clear. One of the best discoveries on UA-cam ever. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I am.
Second comment, That ISO teaching is absolutely brilliant. The amount of times I'm training a newbie and ISO is like explaining the force to them, those terms are perfect.
I doubt you will ever read this but I used to teach hair color therory and I completely understand the amount of effort you had to put into making this simple easy to follow tutorial. Thank You from the bottom of my novice photograher, online seller heart.
Been skillshare seen daniel schiffer seen so many tutorials and man. A 42 min video that trumps all. No fancy gimmicks straight to the point and informative throughout. Thank you so much
It's quite impressive how I ( A 27 year old Egyptian Dude Living in Saudi Arabia ), in a completely and utterly different part of the world with a different culture than yours actually enjoyed watching you and learning from you. You actually made my day. I really like you and your work, keep it going bro. Subscribed! Best 42 minute investment ever!!
Well every now and then the showman in him takes it over. And then, the philosopher in him interferes, the salesman pulls and shove, then finally we get back Luke being straightforward. Its a journey. Im sure some people dont have the patience for that. I personally did enjoy the video. Its brilliant.
I have watched many photography videos but yours is incredibly amazing. You were less technical which is good for someone. I love your DIY style. Makes life a bit easier. You were interesting, funny, and boring altogether😂. Thanks for the video.
Jesus Christ! It was an amazing product photography in a nutshell! I am a photographer but have never done product photography! After watching many many tutorials, I happen to see yours and I can say that it was a masterpiece. Not necessarily over-simplified but plainly-patiently explained.
This is a great video. Very helpful. I have a Cannon Rebel and the same flash as this video. So far I can't get close to the quality of picture but I'll keep trying. Using one flash with a flash defuser and solid white paper for the back shadow.
Simply summarised every piece of detail that I've gathered about photography over the past five years, in one video. Wish I had found this when I started. Subscribed.
This by far and I mean by light years the best photography video I have seen. It's not even debatable! Thank you so much Luke. I saving my coins to buy your course because if it's anything like this video it would be a steal of a deal! Once again thank you and keep dropping great content like this. I am forever grateful.
Great, informational video! If there is anything I might add: The phrase "F-stop" is "Focal length" over exposure stop. This is why they are written with the "/" as in F/2.8 or F/16. Full exposure stops are always 1/2 or 2x the exposure of the previous stop (i.e. F/1.4, F/2.0, F/2.8, F/4.0, F/5.6, etc..) When you think of it as a fraction (which it is) then it becomes easier to understand that F/2.8 lets in more light than F/4 because the latter is a smaller fraction. Using this fraction, we can deduce that a 200mm lens with an F/2.8 (Focal length divided by 2.8) would have an aperture opening of approximately 17.4mm while that same lens set at F/32 would only have an aperture of about 6.5mm. I hope that helps clear up the basis for the name. It doesn't help explain ounces though...
Wow I’m surprised how much I learnt from this. From such a cheap basic setup! For starting photography makes you realise you don’t actually need much. I assume changing baking paper colours (if possible) would give different tints too :)
I... I have no words to express how enthralling this video is. To retain an audience for 40+ minutes without bullshit is one of the hardest things to do, and the fun fact is that you are teaching. I know everything you told us through this video - I know about camera settings, painting with light, using flash, using a radio trigger, I know about manual settings of a camera and why it is important, what a softbox does, how to make a DYI softbox, everything - yet I watched the video in one go, and this is what a great teacher does. The experience was like being in an orchestral concerto, except this was an educational video on photography. As you mentioned, this video covers everything a photographer needs to "know", the rest is up to them (or us) to experiment, play with, and just have fun. My teacher once said, "It's not about what edits you do on your photos, it's always about what you capture inside that 35mm frame.", and you captured light. I sincerely thank you for making this video, for it is not only educational but also inspirational. You have covered a complex, hard to understand, topic in an extremely simple process. Thank you. You have earned a subscriber and a new like. I'm proud to be a part of this experience.
Nice video, as a noob hearing "smaller aperture" gives me the idea if putting a lowr f stop, but really that's the opposite you higher the f stop. You cleared up a lot, the aperture controls how much light you want in and the wideness of a eye. Iso Is like sensitivity, you stare at the sun you might be sensitive etc. Shutter speed is the time, more time more light. The aperture also controls depth. A bigger hole (smaller f stop) will put things in focus in front but blur the back. Think of a eye in the middle of a box, it only sees what's in front first. As a smaller eye sees the whole picture
Just found you...you, sir, are HILARIOUS!! Thank you for a break from the plethora of annoying social media losers that are overwhelming UA-cam right now. Really cool to hear a real, honest person. Thanks!
You and your channel are so incredibly refreshing. The content, presentation, delivery, insights, and perfect mix of being thorough yet keeping things concise, mixed with your sense of humor and personality that is/feels so genuine and isn't forced or over-the-top whatsoever-is such a rare find these days in the Internet's infinite ocean of content. Thank you, genuinely! (To this day my mother and I still get a laugh and bring up your "diagonals" revelation from time to time. It's so true and something I had never consciously noticed until hearing you bring it up. Your hilarious presentation and the whole diagonals concept will forever have an imprint in my mind haha)
@@LukeAyers You're very welcome. Thank you for sharing your ideas and putting your work out into the world! Looking forward to all the content that has yet to come. Much love, my friend.
I'm glad I'm not playing a drinking game for every time the word "good" is mentioned. LOL... While I'm not a complete beginner, I appreciate this video and I think we're all beginners, even the guys shooting for 20+ years because there's endless ways to sculpt the light. I appreciate the way you stripped it down. I love DIY gear more than the actual branded stuff. It brings an extra layer of fulfillment that somehow got lost between film and digital that working with the hands to make the modifiers renews. :D
wow Luke you have a gift! I been in to cameras so long the f100 Nikon was the flagship, No one has ever Brock the light down like you do in this video, I am your biggest fan.
You are amazing! Finding your channel has been game changing. Not only are you extremely talented, but your communication style is brilliant - clear, made simple, and super engaging. I could honestly watch your videos all day!
Hi Luke. Quick question for you. Can you give me a quick explanation of bouncing continuous light? Also, are there specific conditions where you use flash as opposed to continuous light? Thanks so much. I’m learning a lot from your videos.
There is no difference between flash and continuous light except in the names (one is a momentary flash, the other is always on) controlling and bouncing them works exactly the same. Flash however has the benefit of being much brighter so you can use it to overpower natural light or other light sources and so appears more prominent in the photo
@@LukeAyers I haven’t bounced cont lighting as I always have my studio lights directly on the subject but I’m starting to give it a try. You answered my next question when you said using flash is to overpower ambient lighting. But if I’m a studio where lighting can be controlled, should you always start with cont lighting, moving onto flash if you don’t get the results you want? You need to come to America. So many photographers would pay big bucks to go to a seminar or classes Luke Ayers would teach. Thanks man.
@@LukeAyers I am a graphic designer and got into photography because I love it but it also gives me control over the photos I want to use in my compositions. I also do wide format printing. I have two 44” (1117.6mm) HP printers. Is there anything in particular I should take into account when shooting for high res prints?
no lie, I paused the video to go get wax paper lol. This is the video I have been looking for. No fluff, directly to the point. Exactly the video I needed! Thank you!
I just watched your video on my tv, I'm very impressed your style is easy , relaxed and imparts your information very simply and slowly. So many many other experts have the knowledge but rush the information out speaking way to fast for my 75 year old brain. Thank you so much for this easy to understand video, I have been shooting for 10 years and in my small home studio and I am still learning . Thanks again.
OMG this is so amazing. I have been struggeling with the manual mode of my camera for a whole year. I have just found your playlist with tutorials and I am so pleased to have found you. Your way of explaining is so clear to me. Thank you so much for your help!
Someone wants me to do a product photigraphy using my phone...and i literally thinking of how to go about it, this just made my work seem done already. Thanks bro...never watched a UA-cam video for more than 15mins, but didn't know how I ended up clocking 42mins.....Great delivery
I am a newbie to this hobby, glad i found your page, i just did as you describe, it's pitch black. Now i keep listen on. U speak soft and slow, easier to understand, no screaming, no yelling like other vlogsssss. Thank you. Subscribe to your page now. Yeahhhhh.
@@LukeAyers This video helped me a lot but I am still a bit lost when composing scenarios for products that don't pop to the eye just with white background. Would you have any tips for that?
13:32 "It's like you ask me why it's called millimeters" Actually it's from Latin Mille (thousand) and Greek Metreo (To measure), so a thousandth of a Meter.
Sincerely grateful for your time and motivation to create such an informative tutorial. I learned so much and really enjoy your style of teaching. It’s refreshing to see a video full of tips that wasn’t edited to death… it came across very authentic. The frustration of having to explain the whole process would result in an incomprehensible video filled with swear words if I was charged with the task. 😅 I especially related to the parts where you spoke to yourself. (Talking to yourself is a sign of intelligence, so I read… please don’t fact check; just let me have this. 🙈🙉🙊) You are not only a great photographer; you’re also a gifted teacher. TY 😊
@@akirahman818 sorry for massive delay. The reason for that is so that no other lights in the room will accidentally cast on your product. So you have full control of the lighting hitting it
ISO, Aperture, and f-stop. Three terms I now feel comfortable explaining to people now that I watched this video. Before that I never had a clear understanding.
great video sir I am learning to take photos of food for my parents restaurant to put onto online food delivery apps. This has truly helped me greatly.
finally someone telling proper stuff on photography , you inspired me ! great ! because of you i will finally understand what im doing in photography .. wow! thanks for putting it as easy as its possible!
Thanks Luke , you have taught so much in these :42 minutes, may your blessings be abundant for this course which truly is “evergreen” 🙏🏽📸
Thanks mate! Glad to hear that
You had a mission to teach and make it clear. You surpassed my expectations. I wish I found this 3,000 videos ago...
Thank you!
Do his course!!!!
i surprised myself by watching a 42 min video without any background music. Just a man sitting narrating his expertise.
I already love youuuu!!!❤️❤️❤️
No distracting background music is GREAT!!! Thank you! Wish more YT channels take on board that learning without noise and other input taking away from the lesson or video is best. Also this is a fantastic video and have learned so much to improve my small item's photos. Thank you again.
I know right, I usually double tap through but this was great !
It's only 21mins of you watch it at double speed.
"Hello, and welcome to the internet". Subscribed.
Congratulations Luke: after YEARS of trying to master it, you are the FIRST person that has explained ISO in terms I can understand and put to use. Your ability to "condense massive complexities" is admirable! I subscribed before finishing your video...
Thank you! That's awesome to hear😁
ISO was the first term I was able to understand, the rest are just little touches to the pictures.
this is a fact!
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It's literally just raw, educational, casual teaching but it feels like the best 1 to 1 mentor chat
Awesome
These are the kinds of video that literally worth more than a college degree
Wow, that's a great compliment :)
I think too
Absolutely true. Learning more here than in almost any of the four years of classes it took to get a bachelors!
Absolutely!
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This was the perfect video for me. Why? It was calm, relaxing, no fast cuts and fun. And of course so informative. Thank you.
Thanks mate
Cannot believe I just spent 42mins watching, I am Mr ADHD! You only touched your camera setting once. You brought the whole idea of "light" to "ultimate light" no more fumbling settings. I am to free to create THANK YOU Mr Sensi... I am a huge fan now!
Haha that's great, Pete. I'm very happy to hear 😁👍 you're welcome
It’s easy to make things complicated; but it’s difficult to make them simple.
You have the ability to show the complications in a very simple way.
And that’s makes you a great teacher.
BTW, I teach photography since 1981 and show my students very simple methods similar to yours to get good photos. Frankly you are better. Subscribed.
Ah that's excellent. Thank you very much. I appreciate that, sir.
So many videos, countless hours of people explaining the same thing in different ways, then there's this one video that covers it all with 100% conciseness and clear explanation.
Thank you for this video. I cannot express how grateful I am for this video!
That's awesome to hear. Thanks mate
As an outdoor photographer transitioning to product photography. This is by far one of the best videos I've watched to learn about light modification. The examples that no one wants to see yet people watching this video are seeing and then showing how easy it is to modify light with a flash and paper. Boom! Thank you for this. Subscribed!
Awesome, mate! Thank you.
3 years of photography courses, and I could have learned all that in 42 minutes. Excellent work!
Amazing! You're welcome
His energy is a whole mood. Your voice is very soothing to listen to. I couldn't help but pay attention
OK, good! I've been struggling with my product photography for over 2 years. Three photography courses at the local college and I was still struggling. Then I watch this video and I'm like, "OMG! Where were you 27 months ago?!" I've completely updated all my website photos using these techniques and the improvement is amazing! I highly recommend watching Luke's photoshop tutorials as a follow up. Luke, you're a complete doll face! OK. Good!!!
Hahahaha love you're feedback. Thank you very much and it's really good to know I can help you with this stuff 😊😊😊
I was browsing the comments trying to find out if this was worth watching and this comment hit close to home. I've taken a couple classes over the past decade and a half and while they're fun, I never really developed an eye for it, not even really improving during the semester. Which is a shame because I love the act of taking photos and experimenting. I'm heading home in a few minutes and will be watching this and following along his video, thanks!
I love you. This channel needs at least 1000 000 subs. Thank you very much Luke for making life easy.
Thanks man
This really is the only one you’d need to watch. I love how simplified he made each concept!
Thank you
Yeah! For the first time i have finally understood the purpose of iso and everything else. Thanks Mr. Plus your charisma is 😍
I am not a beginner, but I still wanted to see if you had anything to teach me (and you did). But 42 minutes? I played this at 1.75 speed and it was perfect for me. For anyone wanting to learn product photography this is worth the time. I’ve seen at least a dozen other videos on the same topic. While they all stress the overall goal of controlling light, everyone has something unique to teach you, including this gent. Watch as many as you can until you find methods that fit your needs and your budget.
I have spent many years trying to learn photography and this is the first time someone’s dumbed it down enough to where I can actually understand what goes into a good shot. I’m a year late since you posted this but THANK YOU. I feel much more inspired and confident because before I just thought I just had crappy or old equipment and it’s pretty eye opening to find out that that part isn’t even a factor. 🤯🙏
That's fantastic to hear! Thanks for telling me.
It is very clear what your goal was without any explanation from you: "Simplicity." I subscribed.Thanks!
Thanks mate
I have never (ever) commented on a UA-cam video but have to thank you on this one. This is the most useful, simple, concrete and actionable UA-cam photography video I have seen re: product photography 🙏🏾🤩
Thank you so much!
Usually, people explaining the core of photography, let's say it... they are boring. You keep yawning and then once your eyes start closing... you shut off your computer, your brain since nothing makes sense end everything gets just too much. Well... Luke is another cattle of fish. You'll find yourself watching intently what he is saying and more importantly he is funny, witty and very clear. One of the best discoveries on UA-cam ever. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I am.
Wow awesome! Thank you very much
Second comment, That ISO teaching is absolutely brilliant. The amount of times I'm training a newbie and ISO is like explaining the force to them, those terms are perfect.
Thanks buddy
In the first 2 mins, I didn't expect to finish the whole video. But I did, coz it made all the "SENSE" !
This is by far one of the best photography tutorial i have seen on yt.
Thank you!
I doubt you will ever read this but I used to teach hair color therory and I completely understand the amount of effort you had to put into making this simple easy to follow tutorial. Thank You from the bottom of my novice photograher, online seller heart.
Been skillshare seen daniel schiffer seen so many tutorials and man. A 42 min video that trumps all. No fancy gimmicks straight to the point and informative throughout. Thank you so much
Thanks mate!
Luke‼️ You are awesome!!! Please teach me when you are back to home!! Can’t wait to catch up with you
Thanks Jenny
It's quite impressive how I ( A 27 year old Egyptian Dude Living in Saudi Arabia ), in a completely and utterly different part of the world with a different culture than yours actually enjoyed watching you and learning from you. You actually made my day. I really like you and your work, keep it going bro.
Subscribed!
Best 42 minute investment ever!!
Thank you very much. That's great to hear and I'm glad to help 😊
I never could understand why the thumbs down? This is by far the best video I have seen. Thank you for a great video.
Well every now and then the showman in him takes it over. And then, the philosopher in him interferes, the salesman pulls and shove, then finally we get back Luke being straightforward. Its a journey. Im sure some people dont have the patience for that. I personally did enjoy the video. Its brilliant.
Thank you!
Rewatched this video three times now. Best explanation tutorial than many others.
Thanks man
I have watched many photography videos but yours is incredibly amazing. You were less technical which is good for someone. I love your DIY style. Makes life a bit easier. You were interesting, funny, and boring altogether😂. Thanks for the video.
Thank you 😁
Jesus Christ! It was an amazing product photography in a nutshell! I am a photographer but have never done product photography! After watching many many tutorials, I happen to see yours and I can say that it was a masterpiece. Not necessarily over-simplified but plainly-patiently explained.
Awesome, man! Thank you
This is a great video. Very helpful. I have a Cannon Rebel and the same flash as this video. So far I can't get close to the quality of picture but I'll keep trying. Using one flash with a flash defuser and solid white paper for the back shadow.
Good, man. Keep practicing. You can do it
Simply summarised every piece of detail that I've gathered about photography over the past five years, in one video.
Wish I had found this when I started.
Subscribed.
Awesome man
You've just taught me more about photography in one hour than I've ever known so I can even enjoy being called: My Son.
Haha fantastic 👏
The only thing I can say is THANK YOU. This video opened my eyes to photography. Thank you.
Fabulous! You're welcome
I've learned more about photography in this one video than in, like, years of taking bad pictures.
Wonderful to hear! Thank you
Agreed, I come to hear about product photography, but I learned so much more about photography itself!
Seriously an amazing teacher, easy video to watch in one sitting
Wonderful. Thanks
5 years doing photography and never saw someone explaining this so well! thank you so much.. I'm checking your course now!
Great! You're welcome 😊
This by far and I mean by light years the best photography video I have seen. It's not even debatable! Thank you so much Luke. I saving my coins to buy your course because if it's anything like this video it would be a steal of a deal! Once again thank you and keep dropping great content like this. I am forever grateful.
That's awesome to hear! Thanks mate! You're welcome
Great, informational video! If there is anything I might add: The phrase "F-stop" is "Focal length" over exposure stop. This is why they are written with the "/" as in F/2.8 or F/16. Full exposure stops are always 1/2 or 2x the exposure of the previous stop (i.e. F/1.4, F/2.0, F/2.8, F/4.0, F/5.6, etc..) When you think of it as a fraction (which it is) then it becomes easier to understand that F/2.8 lets in more light than F/4 because the latter is a smaller fraction. Using this fraction, we can deduce that a 200mm lens with an F/2.8 (Focal length divided by 2.8) would have an aperture opening of approximately 17.4mm while that same lens set at F/32 would only have an aperture of about 6.5mm. I hope that helps clear up the basis for the name. It doesn't help explain ounces though...
Wow, you taught ME something here. I didn't know that
Wow I’m surprised how much I learnt from this. From such a cheap basic setup! For starting photography makes you realise you don’t actually need much. I assume changing baking paper colours (if possible) would give different tints too :)
Awesome! I'm glad. Yes you should experiment with other colours and textured papers too
Probably late but...
"LUKE at that!"
"Photo means light" I can hear that a thousand times.
But thats what he proved in the video. Photography is all about light.
Yes he Did. That's y I love to hear "photo means light". Lighting is super important. He helped me to take a better photos.
what a legend Luke, WHAT A LEGEND
Thanks, friend 😊
I... I have no words to express how enthralling this video is. To retain an audience for 40+ minutes without bullshit is one of the hardest things to do, and the fun fact is that you are teaching. I know everything you told us through this video - I know about camera settings, painting with light, using flash, using a radio trigger, I know about manual settings of a camera and why it is important, what a softbox does, how to make a DYI softbox, everything - yet I watched the video in one go, and this is what a great teacher does. The experience was like being in an orchestral concerto, except this was an educational video on photography.
As you mentioned, this video covers everything a photographer needs to "know", the rest is up to them (or us) to experiment, play with, and just have fun. My teacher once said, "It's not about what edits you do on your photos, it's always about what you capture inside that 35mm frame.", and you captured light.
I sincerely thank you for making this video, for it is not only educational but also inspirational. You have covered a complex, hard to understand, topic in an extremely simple process. Thank you.
You have earned a subscriber and a new like. I'm proud to be a part of this experience.
That is awesome. Thank you VERY much. I'm glad you see it that way. Cheers
My same thoughts and reactions!
Nice video, as a noob hearing "smaller aperture" gives me the idea if putting a lowr f stop, but really that's the opposite you higher the f stop. You cleared up a lot, the aperture controls how much light you want in and the wideness of a eye. Iso Is like sensitivity, you stare at the sun you might be sensitive etc. Shutter speed is the time, more time more light.
The aperture also controls depth. A bigger hole (smaller f stop) will put things in focus in front but blur the back. Think of a eye in the middle of a box, it only sees what's in front first. As a smaller eye sees the whole picture
Brilliant. You're a smart fella. You should do my course
Love the humor, love the way you teach learned so much and im still in the beginning of the video can’t wait to finish it
Thank you 😊
Just found you...you, sir, are HILARIOUS!! Thank you for a break from the plethora of annoying social media losers that are overwhelming UA-cam right now. Really cool to hear a real, honest person. Thanks!
That's awesome 😁 thank you
@@LukeAyers You're welcome!
You and your channel are so incredibly refreshing.
The content, presentation, delivery, insights, and perfect mix of being thorough yet keeping things concise, mixed with your sense of humor and personality that is/feels so genuine and isn't forced or over-the-top whatsoever-is such a rare find these days in the Internet's infinite ocean of content.
Thank you, genuinely!
(To this day my mother and I still get a laugh and bring up your "diagonals" revelation from time to time. It's so true and something I had never consciously noticed until hearing you bring it up. Your hilarious presentation and the whole diagonals concept will forever have an imprint in my mind haha)
Hahaha omg thanks so much, mate. That's really good to hear and I'm freakin glad you think that. Very much appreciated 😊👍
@@LukeAyers You're very welcome. Thank you for sharing your ideas and putting your work out into the world! Looking forward to all the content that has yet to come. Much love, my friend.
Thank you kindly, man. Yes more coming 👍
I love how much fun you are having while filming. It’s a very relatable style. New subscriber here for sure.
Thank you
I'm glad I'm not playing a drinking game for every time the word "good" is mentioned. LOL... While I'm not a complete beginner, I appreciate this video and I think we're all beginners, even the guys shooting for 20+ years because there's endless ways to sculpt the light. I appreciate the way you stripped it down.
I love DIY gear more than the actual branded stuff. It brings an extra layer of fulfillment that somehow got lost between film and digital that working with the hands to make the modifiers renews. :D
That's awesome. Thank you very much 😁
wow Luke you have a gift! I been in to cameras so long the f100 Nikon was the flagship, No one has ever Brock the light down like you do in this video, I am your biggest fan.
Awesome! Thank you very much
The best video I have every watched that explained light.
Thank you!
You are amazing! Finding your channel has been game changing. Not only are you extremely talented, but your communication style is brilliant - clear, made simple, and super engaging. I could honestly watch your videos all day!
Excellent. Thank you
I love it Luke, and enjoy the humour. Simple but effective! Going to give it a shot.
Hi Luke. Quick question for you. Can you give me a quick explanation of bouncing continuous light? Also, are there specific conditions where you use flash as opposed to continuous light? Thanks so much. I’m learning a lot from your videos.
There is no difference between flash and continuous light except in the names (one is a momentary flash, the other is always on) controlling and bouncing them works exactly the same. Flash however has the benefit of being much brighter so you can use it to overpower natural light or other light sources and so appears more prominent in the photo
@@LukeAyers I haven’t bounced cont lighting as I always have my studio lights directly on the subject but I’m starting to give it a try. You answered my next question when you said using flash is to overpower ambient lighting. But if I’m a studio where lighting can be controlled, should you always start with cont lighting, moving onto flash if you don’t get the results you want?
You need to come to America. So many photographers would pay big bucks to go to a seminar or classes Luke Ayers would teach. Thanks man.
@@LukeAyers I am a graphic designer and got into photography because I love it but it also gives me control over the photos I want to use in my compositions. I also do wide format printing. I have two 44” (1117.6mm) HP printers. Is there anything in particular I should take into account when shooting for high res prints?
no lie, I paused the video to go get wax paper lol. This is the video I have been looking for. No fluff, directly to the point. Exactly the video I needed! Thank you!
Awesome! You're welcome
@@LukeAyers okay I'm back. I clearly suck at this. lol I still managed to mess this up. 😂
great style, never seen anything like this video! the small imperfections make it 10 times better!
Thanks buddy
Dude u have a great charisma how to tell this.
I just watched your video on my tv, I'm very impressed your style is easy , relaxed and imparts your information very simply and slowly. So many many other experts have the knowledge but rush the information out speaking way to fast for my 75 year old brain. Thank you so much for this easy to understand video, I have been shooting for 10 years and in my small home studio and I am still learning . Thanks again.
Awesome Peter. Glad I can help
You deserve an award for this ❤️❤️
I love the minimal equipment approach. It makes it accessible to ordinary people (as opposed to professional photographers)
brilliant bit of flash photography theory Luke, thank you
Thank you
OMG this is so amazing. I have been struggeling with the manual mode of my camera for a whole year. I have just found your playlist with tutorials and I am so pleased to have found you. Your way of explaining is so clear to me. Thank you so much for your help!
Wow great to hear. You're welcome 😊
“My grandfather’s clock. Well, actually it’s not my grandfather’s” me: “awe sad face” haha
Luke, not only you teach like a pro but also you are a great communicator! Congratulations and thanks for sharing this with us!!!
Thank you, that's great to hear!
Great video. I'm just about to embark on taking product photos for my e-commerce site so it has been really helpful
Awesome mate. You're welcome
I took some shots of watches and I can’t believe how much better the quality was because I followed this tutorial. Luke’s tricks are incredible
Excellent mate!!
"this is my grandfathers watch, well actually I just found it somewhere" lfmao
Someone wants me to do a product photigraphy using my phone...and i literally thinking of how to go about it, this just made my work seem done already. Thanks bro...never watched a UA-cam video for more than 15mins, but didn't know how I ended up clocking 42mins.....Great delivery
Wow awesome. Thank you
Honestly, I never knew I could learn all this things. The camera has always been a mystery to me.
After watching countless product photography videos...your video made me comment...your eyes show your love and passion for the craft. thanks luke🙂
Thanks buddy
Thanks Luke! I enjoyed ur presentation style and learned something along the way. Subscribed now! Cheers
No kidding, This video taught me more and I understood it more than any other UA-cam video I have watched on photography. Thank you.
Amazing!!! Thank you.
How am I just finding your channel?! 😭 This is so amazing! Thanks for such an informative video !!
Thanks! You're welcome!
I don't know at which point my impatience left me but a whole 42 min video felt like a reel
This guy just make it so easy to understand
I am a newbie to this hobby, glad i found your page, i just did as you describe, it's pitch black. Now i keep listen on. U speak soft and slow, easier to understand, no screaming, no yelling like other vlogsssss. Thank you. Subscribe to your page now. Yeahhhhh.
Great, thank you!
This was absolutely amazing. Simple yet comprehensive. Thank you!
This must be the best video about photography i have ever seen. You explain things very clearly. Thank you Luke!
Thanks mate. You're welcome!
This just came in at the right time! And what a great way of explaining things!
Brilliant! I'm glad to hear.
@@LukeAyers This video helped me a lot but I am still a bit lost when composing scenarios for products that don't pop to the eye just with white background. Would you have any tips for that?
Ok. There IS a solution to that. I just gotta think how to explain it properly
I rarely subscribe to a channel but this guy deserve it. Great work and very informative. One of the best videos on UA-cam.
Wow thanks mate
13:32 "It's like you ask me why it's called millimeters"
Actually it's from Latin Mille (thousand) and Greek Metreo (To measure), so a thousandth of a Meter.
Sincerely grateful for your time and motivation to create such an informative tutorial. I learned so much and really enjoy your style of teaching. It’s refreshing to see a video full of tips that wasn’t edited to death… it came across very authentic.
The frustration of having to explain the whole process would result in an incomprehensible video filled with swear words if I was charged with the task. 😅
I especially related to the parts where you spoke to yourself. (Talking to yourself is a sign of intelligence, so I read… please don’t fact check; just let me have this. 🙈🙉🙊)
You are not only a great photographer; you’re also a gifted teacher. TY 😊
Pleasure to help. And yes sometimes I need expert advice.
This is the most entertaining way someone has explained this on the internet!
Hahaha thank you for teaching it in such a fun way ~
You're welcome 😁👍
Thank you so much Luke, you have taught the light so simply that a layman can understand it. a million likes
That’s great to hear! You’re very welcome
This man is like the Tom Hiddleston of photography. I can't be the only one who sees it.
Luke you absolute legend! You have just started my career. Thank you so much. Been meaning to start for 5 years and this video was amaaaazing.
Brilliant!! You're very welcome 😁👌
@@LukeAyers lighting lighting lighting. I purchased literally everything you used
One thing I didn't get. Do you have to make it as dark as possible in the shot before introducing the external lighting from the flash?
@@akirahman818 That's epic!!! Well done
@@akirahman818 sorry for massive delay. The reason for that is so that no other lights in the room will accidentally cast on your product. So you have full control of the lighting hitting it
Man... I wish I had a teacher like you in high school to teach me physics. :D :D You are a great man, a great teacher. .. Best spent 42 mins..
Thanks bro. You're welcome
The world's best product photography training.
Thank you
This was a very simple, interesting and informative video. I learned a lot with it :) Thanks for your video.
ISO, Aperture, and f-stop. Three terms I now feel comfortable explaining to people now that I watched this video. Before that I never had a clear understanding.
Thats excellent to hear. :)
I'm really impressed by the way you've presented this information. It's information I can use right away. Thanks...
Thanks mate! I'm glad
you are probably the best teacher I've ever seen.
Very well explained Sir! The pace & the style was just perfect.
Thank you
great video sir I am learning to take photos of food for my parents restaurant to put onto online food delivery apps. This has truly helped me greatly.
Excellent. I'm glad!
I am enlightened.
(haha, I posted this and didn't even realise it was a pun!)
Hehe well done
finally someone telling proper stuff on photography , you inspired me ! great ! because of you i will finally understand what im doing in photography .. wow! thanks for putting it as easy as its possible!
Excellent. No worries 😊👌